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How to Make a Horror Movie and Survive by Craig DiLouie

sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Overall, the story was interesting enough but I wasn't a huge fan of the character development. Not sure if it's just a disinterest in the process of film making or the writing style but for me the book was dull until the last 60-70 pages with only a few interesting chunks keeping me interested enough to reach those last pages. I found myself not caring much about many of the characters and felt like the interactions between them where a bit contrived. Unless you are an actor, director, or someone else in the realm of making/producing movies, I wouldn't recommend this one.

The Coven by Harper L. Woods

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

The events or history in the book was a bit hard for me to follow but it was short and the ending shocked me so that made up for it! Spice level on this one is high!

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A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Compared to the first book, this one was pure gold! I was almost instantly drawn in by the characters and relationships and felt it difficult to put down until I knew what would befall all of the incredibly interesting and loveable characters. Don't let the first book steer you away from this gem!

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